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On The Links

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

LA Golf Talk Radio available as a podcast highlighting Southern California golf, plus architectural analysis, travel excursions, gear breakdowns, and a review of professional golf as well.

Weekly radio show also airs live on AM830 KLAA-Los Angeles.

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Episodes

US Open Recap + Rodeo Dunes Preview (feat. Tom Farrell, Dream Golf)

June 20, 2023 00:36 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Hear from US Open Champion Wyndham Clark, Rickie Fowler, and Scottie Scheffler after the 2023 US Open. Plus, a dive into golf architecture and travel with Dream Golf's Tom Farrell.

US Open Eve (feat. Scott Langley & Charlie Howe)

June 14, 2023 23:32 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

On US Open eve, Trent Rush shares conversations with Scott Langley (USGA player relations, former PGA Tour player) & Charlie Howe (US Open Tournament Director).

US Open Preview (feat. Johnny Wunder & Geoff Shackelford)

June 13, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

LIVE broadcast from Los Angeles Country Club. Hour 1: Guests Johnny Wunder (Callaway) & Geoff Shackelford (LACC architect) Hour 2: Hole-by-hole breakdown of the Los Angeles Country Club Hosted by Trent Rush & Nico Bollini

Golf’s Longest Day (Brent Paladino, USGA & Kent Paisley, Golf Digest)

June 05, 2023 23:46 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Insight into US Open Qualifying with USGA's Brent Paladino and a unique perspective on Rose Zhang's win with Golf Digest's Kent Paisley.

Los Angeles Country Club (w/ USGA's Mike Whan & Jeff Hall)

May 08, 2023 21:36 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Deep dive into LACC and how it will be set up for the 123rd US Open. Hear from USGA CEO Mike Whan and the USGAs head of course set up, Jeff Hall.

Kevin Gigax (SCGA Junior Golf Foundation Exec Director)

April 24, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Trent Rush breaks down the week in golf from LIV in Australia, a new course coming to Colorado, an LPGA major, and how Southern California is impacted by the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Kevin Gigax, Executive Director of the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation is the featured guest.

Riviera Recap

February 28, 2023 22:55 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Full recap and analysis of Jon Rahm's win at the Genesis Invitational, plus Galleri Classic tournament director Michelle DeLancy joins the show.

Genesis Invitational Preview

February 14, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Trent Rush recaps the Waste Management Phoenix Open and previews the Genesis Invitational with tournament director Mike Antolini.

OTL at The American Express

January 23, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Trent Rush is at PGA West in La Quinta, CA for The American Express. Hear from PGA West Director of Agronomy Chris May, Tournament Director Pat McCabe, and tournament runner up Davis Thompson. Plus, a conversation with Michael Herrera before he tees it up at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Originally aired on AM830 KLAA in Los Angeles.

Episode 28: Dream Club & TGR

October 20, 2022 14:03 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini discuss the advantages to playing in Southern California, where they'd love to make their dream club, and a look at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim.

Episode 27: Wedges

September 20, 2022 01:37 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Nico gives Trent a free lesson on improving wedge play, why the President's Cup feels watered down, and a peak at golf treasures available at auction.

Episode 26: Guest Wendy Cullen from First Tee OC

September 12, 2022 20:28 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Trent & Nico discuss the latest LIV vs PGA news, preview the President's Cup and are joined in-studio by Wendy Cullen, executive director of The First Tee Orange County.

Episode 25: McIlroy, Monterey, and Monuments

August 30, 2022 00:39 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Trent Rush is joined by Ryan Cornelius to discuss the significance of Rory winning the FedEx Cup, a trip to Pebble and Pasatiempo, and how to prep for your next buddy trip.

Episode 24: Competition Mode (Feat. SCGA President Nikki Gatch)

August 01, 2022 14:08 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Trent and Nico discuss the difference between playing for fun and in competition, plus SCGA President Nikki Gatch joins the show.

Destiny Defeats Rory- 150th Open Recap

July 17, 2022 19:10 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini discuss Cam Smith's win at The Open from The Old Course at St Andrews. In-depth discussion about Rory McIlroy, a look at Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay, and Greg Norman being dissed by the R&A.

Episode 22: US Open In-Depth

June 20, 2022 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

With the 2022 US Open in the books, the attention of the USGA turns to SoCal with the 2023 US Open at LA Country Club. Charlie Howe, the 2023 US Open Tournament Director, joins Trent Rush and Ryan Cornelius. Ryan is in for Nico.

Episode 21: To LIV or McIlroy?

June 13, 2022 14:38 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini discuss the impact of LIV Golf and what’s next for the PGA Tour.

Episode 20: Intro to SoCal architecture

May 30, 2022 12:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Trent and Nico take a dive into what makes golf great, especially in Southern California. Also, they discuss a new relationship with the SCGA and Nico talks putter weight distribution.

Episode 19: From Southern Hills to the LIV

May 15, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Episode 18: Scheffler’s Swing

April 10, 2022 21:19 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

Masters Sunday brings all the feels, along with a deep dive into Scottie Scheffler’s swing and Tigers presence at Augusta.

Episode 17: From Genesis Invitational

February 20, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini break down Riviera Country Club hole by hole and go deep into the latest with the Saudi Super League, or Not So Super League. Hear from Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, pls an interview with Genesis Invitational Tournament Director Mike Antonelli.

Episode 16: The Riv

February 19, 2022 15:55 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini preview the Genesis Invitational with Charlie Sifford recipient Aaron Beverly and a look back at our conversation with Max Homa. Plus, what in the world is going on with the "Saudi Super League."

Episode 15: Monterey, Money, and Max Homa

February 05, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Trent and Nico talk about golf in Monterey as the PGA Tour is at Pebble Beach. Plus what kind of impact LIV golf will have on the PGA Tour and a chat with Max Homa ahead of the 2022 Genesis Invitational.

Episode 14: JT & DJ

February 05, 2022 18:05 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Trent and Nico react to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. They talk course set up, plus hear from Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson.

Episode 13: From the American Express

January 23, 2022 16:03 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay and Scottie Scheffler join Trent and Nico as they broadcast from The American Express at PGA West in La Quinta, CA. We discuss how Pete Dye approaches par 3’s, how the golf ball changes courses, and a few stories from the road.

Episode 12: Going low

January 15, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Cameron Smith, Kevin Na, and Marc Leishman join Trent Rush and Nico Bollini to discuss why the Pros are shooting such low scores in Hawaii. Plus, a preview of The American Express with the tournament's Executive Director Pat McCabe.

Episode 11: The Offseason

January 08, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Trent and Nico discuss how the pros handle the offseason. What works, what doesn't? Plus a preview of the west coast swing.

Episode 10: The Golf Ball

January 03, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Trent and Nico discuss the Golf Ball with Sam Uisprapassorn the founder of Cut Golf. They also explore professional golf beyond the PGA Tour with Michael Herrera of the APGA and his relationship with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. Plus, Nico helps Trent get over a bad day with some mental coaching and ways for you to get better as well.

Episode 9: Understanding Rory

October 23, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Nico and Trent respond to Rory McIlroy's latest revelation, take a deep dive into the mental side and what Matthew Wolff has gone through, plus on-course faux pas. What is acceptable, what isn't? Plus what a SoCal golf course has to do with the most significant player transaction in history.

Episode 8: Greens

October 16, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week Trent and Nico take a deep dive into green design and managing different speeds. Plus a look at the difference between a great club and a great course.

Show 7- Why Caddies Matter

October 09, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Nico and Trent discuss the role of the caddy, who is the next wave of star power coming to the Tour and a peak into college golf at LA's best tracks.

Show 6- Inside Amateur Golf

October 02, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

With Nico back from the US Mid Am, we discuss go inside the world of amateur golf, ways to get to Augusta, and discuss a major change impacting the PGA's West Coast swing.

Show 5- The Buddy Trip

September 25, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

New York Times best selling author Tom Coyne joins Trent and Nico to discuss a Course Called America. Plus a breakdown of the Bandon Dunes resort with Trent and his buddies fresh off a trip to America's golf mecca. And a Ryder Cup check in.

Show 4- Whistling Straits: A Breakdown

September 18, 2021 22:07 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Detailed preview of Whistling Straits with guest Mike O'Reilly (Director of Golf, Kohler). Plus some unsolicited advice for Steve Stricker, how to use golf analytics, and a reflection from a golf mecca.

Show 3- The Mental Side

September 11, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Trent and Nico break down the mental side of golf, what separates the very good from the very best, and a reflection on Nico's career journey.

Show 2- All about Cantlay

September 04, 2021 21:26 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Full breakdown on Patrick Cantlay & why he's thriving on Tour. Plus, a new twist in the Brooks-Bryson rivalry and how to fix the Tour Championship.

Show 1

August 29, 2021 00:33 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Trent Rush and Nico Bollini debut Rush on the Links with a Ryder Cup preview, answers to why Phil Mickelson is so upset with the USGA, and how Nico discovered some golf treasures across Southern California.